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YX54 SDY

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,263 mi
Last recorded129,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 SDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 129,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 105,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 97,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak under sheild . a hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,417 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from CAT (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,334 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,285 miles

o/s/f TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,457 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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YX54 SDY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX54 SDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX54 SDY registered?

YX54 SDY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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